Samsung HW-T550 vs LG S65Q review
In this article, we will talk about Samsung HW-T550 vs LG S65Q comparison. The Samsung HW-T550 was rated 4.5, while the LG S65Q has a rating 5. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, volume down, volume up, power, source for the HW-T550 and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up for the S65Q.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HW-T550 has 2.1 and S65Q has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 320 (overall) versus 330 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Samsung HW-T550 for audio features and specs, but the LG S65Q received 7 out of 10.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs are in each of soundbars. As in the HW-T550, so in the S65Q there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the HW-T550 at 6 out of 10, while the S65Q was rated 7/10.
Features
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the HW-T550 or S65Q. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HW-T550 was rated 5/10, while the S65Q received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.